19. Differences in Physical Therapy Utilization by Surgical Setting after Lower Extremity Joint Replacement

Differences in Physical Therapy Utilization by Surgical Setting after Lower Extremity Joint Replacement

Introduction: Patients receiving a lower extremity joint replacement (LEJR) are commonly prescribed physical therapy (PT) to address pain, range of motion, and function. As LEJRs are more commonly performed in an outpatient setting, particularly in a younger population, patients are less likely to receive inpatient PT, potentially resulting in increased utilization of community-based (home health […]